The New Orleans Saints have informed rookie quarterback Tyler Shough that he will be their starter against the Los Angeles Rams with Spencer Rattler remaining on the bench, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Tuesday.
Coach Kellen Moore benched Rattler in favor of Shough midway through Sunday’s loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Rattler, who won the job over Shough during an extended training camp battle, has struggled in his past two games, turning the ball over four times in a loss to the Chicago Bears last week and twice in the first half against the Buccaneers. He was also sacked seven times in his past six quarters.
Rattler, who is now 1-13 as a starter dating back to last season, finished the game 15-of-21 for 136 yards with no touchdowns, an interception and a fumble. Shough finished 17-of-30 for 128 yards, no touchdowns and an interception.
ESPN’s Katherine Terrell contributed to this report.